English-Dutch translations for take down

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Definition of take down

• To remove something from a wall or similar vertical surface to which it is fixed
• To remove something from a hanging position
• To remove something from a website
• To write down as a note, especially to record something spoken
• To remove a temporary structure such as scaffolding
• To lower an item of clothing without removing it
• To arrest someone or to place them in detention
• To crush; to destroy or kill
• To force one’s opponent off their feet in order to transition from striking to grappling in jujitsu, mixed martial arts, etc

Examples

• He took down the picture and replaced it with the framed photograph.
• We need to take down the curtains to be cleaned.
• We must take this fake news item down today.
• If you have a pen, you can take down my phone number.
• When everything else is packed, we can take down the tent.
• The doctor asked me to take down my trousers.
• You have been found guilty. Take the prisoner down.
• Weve got enough evidence now to take McFee down.

Related words

• taken down
• takedown
• take lying down
• take something lying down
• take the scaffolding down
• down take pipe